You know, I’ve actually grown to avoid the topic of modesty. I don’t care to write or talk about it anymore. At. All. Seriously. Mostly because it seems to have become a “thing” over the years, and it often sparks a lot of energy-draining debate, contention, and misunderstanding. It’s certainly not a fun or popular topic – and I’m tired.

A few years ago, I was asked to write a letter to a dear friend – a young woman who was getting ready to marry a pastor. As I wrote this letter, I was humbled and terrified all at once. How can you possibly prepare someone for the life of a pastor’s wife? The answer is that you can’t – not really. However, I do …

I got your attention, didn’t I? But it’s true! Over the years, I’ve spoken and written on the topic of feminism and the way many of its philosophies have harmed marriages and families. However, it’s important to remember that the danger goes both ways.

I think we’ve all seen the topic of submission in marriage abused and twisted, at least to some extent. But over the last few days, I’ve discovered some pretty horrendous …

I haven’t written on my blog in a long time. To be frank, I just got tired of dealing with the antagonists. But I felt compelled to write today. Marriage is so precious. It’s not supposed to be something you’re stuck in; it’s something you’re supposed to be thankful for—something you get to enjoy!

So there were two reasons I felt compelled to write. The first had to do with my absolute …

I breastfed my babies for nearly 200 months collectively. I frequently nursed in public areas (restaurants, stores, homes, parks etc), and was NEVER asked to stop by anyone. As far as I know, no one was ever offended – likely because no one could even tell what I was doing (and it wasn’t even always due to a blanket).

It surprised me too. I thought that because I had been a chatterbox since grade school this meant I was an extrovert. I will talk your ear off once we get settled into conversation, but in a large group setting, I may feel intimidated by forced chit chat.

I prefer a quiet room with a few friends to a room full of celebration and noise. The noise, stimulation, …

“With the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.” (Luke 6:38)

Ouch! We can usually dish it out, but we can’t take it!

Lord, help me to be more merciful to those who have offended me! I may not have sinned in the same way she did (James 2:11–13), but I have certainly sinned in other ways – ways that, to some, would seem equally or even more …

“Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers.” Proverbs 17:6

I often hear from Christian parents who are frustrated with the negative influence grandparents or other extended family members have on their children. Typically it has to do with the undermining of authority or a subtle disrespect for the family standards or boundaries. This is sad for a number of reasons.

Proverbs confirms for us that a good reputation is something to be treasured (Proverbs 22:1). However, sometimes we place more value on our own reputation (which is often a façade) than we do on the reputation of our God. We care more about how we look to others than we do on how well we represent our Lord.

By living a life sorely inconsistent with our testimony, we allow God’s name to …

I have so often thought to myself, “I don’t think that word means what you think it means. ” And I’m referring to critics and proponents of patriarchy alike. While I have indeed met people who have twisted and used the term as a cloak for tyranny and abuse, patriarchy, rightly defined, is in fact a biblical principle. My husband explains it well in the following article written for …